既
既
10 strokes
Frequency: 1081
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
previously
already
long ago
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すで.に
Common Words
1
already
Examples
バス停に着いた時、バスはすでに出ていた。
The bus had already left when I got to the bus stop.
2
previously; before
Examples
すでに言ってあるように、これもあなたの仕事のうちだ。
This is also part of your work, as I told you before.
3
undeniably; unmistakably; in the first place
1
existing
Examples
どんなに優雅で堂々とした既存のビルも、今や、その怪物のわきでは、ちょっと滑稽にさえ見えるほど痛ましいまでに小さくなってしまうだろう。
Even the most graceful and imposing existing buildings may now be so sadly diminished as to seem slightly ridiculous beside the monster.
1
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
Examples
すんでのところで車にはねられるところだった。
I was nearly hit by a car.
1
established fact; fait accompli
Examples
ドイツの分割は１９９０年まで既成事実と考えられていた。
The division of Germany was considered a given until 1989.
1
(already) known; established
Examples
あなたと私の間では、リサ、私がニックを好きでないのは既知の事でしょう。
Between you and me, Lisa, we know that I simply don't like Nick.
1
married person
Examples
彼は既婚者なのだから、将来のことを考えなければならない。
As he is a married man, he has to think of the future.
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